Description :(Scroll down to see enlarged views) Rare Art Nouveau mechanical sugar claw tongs. While holding this with your fingers under the arms, press down on the head and the claw at the bottom opens to grab the sugar cube. Could be used to hold other things as well. The guy is bare bottomed with a maniacal grin and impish pointed ears, very detailed and wicked. 4" long x 1 1/2" wide. Hard to find item and perfect addition to your feasting table! It looks like old pewter but I see no markings. From my private collection to yours!!!